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Saturday, May 19, 2012

The Ideal Face As Defined By The Beauty Triangle

What does the ideal face look like and how do we
define it?

Japanese cosmetic company Shiseido conducted a research by
interviewing 10,000 women in Japan and across Asia to find the common
factors that define an ideal face. The women were given 15 mugshots
and asked to pick the face they think is the most beautiful. The
results revealed that an ideal face is shaped like an inverted
triangle, with large, well-defined eyes and full lips.

Many theories have been proposed as a guide for cosmetic surgeons
and aesthetic doctors to help restore and create an ideal face. A popular and simple theory is the concept of the "beauty triangle".

The Beauty Triangle

Photo source : Wallpaperslot

The "beauty triangle" can be demonstrated on Scarlett Johansson, one of the most beautiful actress in Hollywood and star of recent movie, The Avengers.

A youthful face mimics the shape of an
inverted triangle – the “beauty triangle”, framed by the
cheekbones and chin. It consists of a narrow lower face compared to
the midface (cheeks). As we age, our face gradually sags with jowls
forming and the lower half of the face becoming square rather than
the upside down triangle associated with a young face. This results
in an inversion of the beauty triangle. The loss of facial cheek fat
and bone resorption contribute to this aged look.

Photo source : WDW

The photo on the left showed a young Val Kilmer in Top Gun. On the right, aging and weight gain caused his lower face to look wider, like an inverted "beauty triangle". Jowls and excess fat deposits in the lower face can also be seen.

How to Achieve the "Beauty Triangle" Without Surgey

To correct the
inverted triangles of aging, dermal fillers can be injected into the
cheeks and upper face to restore loss volume. Skin tightening treatments such as
Ultrasound and Radiofrequecy technology can also help to lift sagging
skin.

Photo source : Restylane

Cheek augmentation with dermal fillers, also known as the "liquid face lift" aims to replace volume loss in the upper and midface secondary to aging.

Photo source : Restylane

Younger patients with naturally flat cheeks can also benefit from dermal filler injection to achieve the "beauty triangle".

For patients with a square jawline because of bulky masseter muscles (chewing muscles), Botox can be injected to shrink the muscles to achieve a slimmer lower face.

Photo source : sohu.com

Dramatic changes can be seen in a young patient after Botox facial reshaping.

The key is to gently restore or recreate facial contours according to the concept of the "beauty triangle" and not to alter the facial features dramatically.

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Dr. Teh graduated with a medical degree from University of Malaya and obtained a Graduate Diploma in Dermatology from National University of Singapore. She has also been awarded a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (USA) and Fellowship in Dermatologic Laser Surgery by Mahidol University, Thailand. She is a fully registered medical doctor with the Malaysian Medical Council.

Disclaimer

The information published in this blog is for educational and communication purposes only and it should not be construed as personal medical advice. The information is not intended to replace or augment a consultation with a health care professional regarding the reader's own medical care.